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WATSONVILLE BUDDHIST TEMPLE VOLUME XXXXV NUMBER 2 NIRVANA DAY by Rev. Jay Hosei Shinseki February 15, 2018 will be the 2,661 st year memorial for Siddhartha Gautama the Buddha. We call this day Nirvana Day. The word Nirvana literally means to extinguish or blow out. As Buddhists this means rid ourselves of human desires and selfishness. When this is accomplished we reach enlightenment, Buddhahood or Nirvana. When Siddhartha attained Enlightenment and became the Buddha he achieved the state of Nirvana. Nirvana Day marks the day the Buddha died at the age of 80 years old and entered what is called “Perfect Nirvana”. At his death the Buddha was no longer plagued with the physical body with all its imperfections and was able to enter a state of perfection as a Buddha unhindered by his physical body. This past year I was able to retire from my full time job at the University of California, Santa Cruz and as a result I was able to return to full time (continued on page 2) FEBRUARY 11, 2018 NIRVANA DAY & SHOTSUKI HOYO (MONTHLY MEMORIAL) SERVICE The memorial for the Buddha and for families observing memorials in the month of February will be on February 11 th at 10:00 am The memorial for the Buddha and for families

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WATSONVILLE BUDDHIST TEMPLE VOLUME XXXXV NUMBER 2

NIRVANA DAY by Rev. Jay Hosei Shinseki

February 15, 2018 will be the 2,661st year memorial for Siddhartha Gautama the Buddha. We

call this day Nirvana Day. The word Nirvana literally means to extinguish or blow out. As

Buddhists this means rid ourselves of human desires and selfishness. When this is

accomplished we reach enlightenment, Buddhahood or Nirvana. When Siddhartha attained

Enlightenment and became the Buddha he achieved the state of Nirvana.

Nirvana Day marks the day the Buddha died at the age of 80 years old and entered what is

called “Perfect Nirvana”. At his death the Buddha was no longer plagued with the physical

body with all its imperfections and was able to enter a state of perfection as a Buddha

unhindered by his physical body.

This past year I was able to retire from my full time job at the University of California,

Santa Cruz and as a result I was able to return to full time (continued on page 2)

FEBRUARY 11, 2018 NIRVANA DAY & SHOTSUKI HOYO

(MONTHLY MEMORIAL) SERVICE

The memorial for the Buddha and for families

observing memorials in the month of February will be

on February 11th at 10:00 am

The memorial for the Buddha and for families

observing memorials in the month of February will be

on February 11th at 10:00 am

WATSONVILLE BUDDHIST TEMPLE VOLUME XXXXV NUMBER 2

(Rev. Shinseki’s Article Continued from page 1)

ministery at the Monterey and Watsonville Buddhist Temples. This is a dream come true for

me. I am now able to devote my entire time to the temples. Another milestone in my life

the past year was turning 65 years old. With that came not only retirement but Medicare. I

am having to learn to navigate the Medicare system which can be a challenge.

Age.....I should say “old age” has its advantages but it also comes with an aging body with all

its aches and pains. When I work in the yard or play golf I feel stiff and sore afterward. My

body is just not what is use to be. It is beginning to break down inside and out. I won’t go

into the minute details my physical breakdown, but let’s just say that I am getting older.

At some point in my life my body will stop functioning and I will enter a new life with Amida

Buddha. However, there is a term in Buddhism termed “Genso Eko” which refers to those

who have died return to this world and our lives. We should be aware that this does not mean

a physical return, but a return to us within our hearts and minds, guiding us to understand our

true and real self.

The Buddha died 2,661 years ago, and yet we still observe his memorial because his teachings

and words still have a profound effect upon our lives. The Buddha’s words still have

relevance and importance in today’s world.

DHARMA YOUTH PAGE

Joy – Life is a Dance

Life is a dance and

Mother Nature is your partner,

Follow her rhythms & whatever you do,

Don’t step on toes. Mary Gayatri Stein, The Buddha Smiles

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Shotsuki Hoyo (Monthly Memorial) Service

10:00 am, Sunday, February 11, 2018

Akiyoshi Toshio

Arao Louise

Arita Tom Yoshiki

Brace Carolyn

Chihara Takashi

Eto Tamae

Fujimura Mieko

Fujita Tadao

Fukuba Henry

Hamada Minoru

Hane Tsutomu

Hirano Dick

Ishimaru Misue

Hirahara Noboru

Iizushita Denta

Iwamasa Makiyo

Jyoji Kimiye

Kadotani Yoshito Tommy

Kajihara Lynn Harumi

Kaita Roy

Kamimoto Mitsuo Michael

Kendall Rosalie

Kimoto Lily Masae

Kodama Keiko

Koike Toshi

Kumada Katsuichi

Kumada Tsune

Manabe Dick (Masami)

Manabe Shozo

Mito Frank

Miyanohara Hatsue

Morimune Tei

Morita Seitaro

Muramoto Tsuchi

Nagata Kohei

Nakano George Joji

Niiyama Emiko

Nishihara Dale

Nishihara Sanjiro

Nitta Toshimi

Oda Jean

Oita Hirosaburo

Okamoto Fred Kunio

Sakae Clifford

Sakakihara Kazuo Philip

Shingai Tomizo

Sumida Jintaro

Suruki Kimiye

Tahara Tsuyo

Tamasu Masaaki

Taniguchi Yayono

Tanouye Russ Hiroshi

Tsuchiyama Benji

Tsuda Toku

Usuki Vickie Kimiko

Wada Dean

Wada Lindy

Wakayama Toshiko Grace

Yagi Hatsusaburo

Yamamoto Jim

Yamamoto Richard

Yamaoka Ayako

Yamaoka Helen Hiroko

Yappert Miyoko

Yoshida Haruko

Yoshida Tomoichi

Yukitake Takashi

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant for temple office. General office & admin. duties. Days & Hours of Work (with some flexibility):

Tues, Wed, & Thurs. 9:30 am to 12Noon

Interested candidate to submit a cover letter with current resume, detailing work experience & qualifications. Position requires computer proficiency in Word & Excel. Email: [email protected]

2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN FOR SALE

White Gold color; black interior 74,000 miles; automatic

transmission Very Good condition

$8,500 Contact Bill W (831-750-2906)

or Barbara S (831-840-3301)

for further information

Year of Death Memorial

2017 1st Cycle Memorial

2016 3rd Cycle Memorial

2012 7th Cycle Memorial

2006 13th Cycle Memorial

2002 17th Cycle Memorial

1994 25th Cycle Memorial

1986 33rd Cycle Memorial

1969 50th Cycle Memorial

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Temple Board Meeting Notes for January

Introduction of New Board Members: B.

Shingai introduced and welcomed the two

new Board members: Dennis Hamada and

Stuart Sakuma. Tracey Haneta, Sadao

Matsunami, Phyllis Nagamine, Itaru Nitao,

and Perry Yoshida have agreed to serve an

additional 3-year term.

A thank you notes was received from

theMonarch Services (formerly Women’s Crisis

Support/Defensa de Mujeres) for (7) boxes

of used coats/jackets for women’s shelter

(e.g. for domestic violence victims).

Buddhist Study classes began on January 8th.

Approximately 20 people were in

attendance. This will be a 6-week series

about “Buddhism Around the World”. There

will be a Tri Temple Hoonko event in

Watsonville on Sat-Sun, Jan. 27-28, 2018

which will include a public lecture with Rev.

Nariaki Hayashi on Sat., Jan. 27th from 2-

4pm, no-host dinner to follow on Sat. &

Hoonko service will be at 10am on Sunday,

January 28th, followed by a luncheon.

Rev. conducted the first service for a new

Dharma Youth Program on Sun., Jan. 7,

Next session will be held on Sun., Feb. 11,

combined with Pet Memorial Service (bring

pictures of pets). Please get the word out to

family and friends.

Meditation Session Proposal: Rev. reviewed

a proposal to offer meditation sessions on

Tuesday evenings, starting on March 13th @

7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Sessions will be

offered in the Hondo. There will be no

charge for these sessions.

Jon Osaki, Director of Japanese Community

Youth Council, would like to show a film

called “Yonsei Eyes” about the Tule Lake

Pilgrimage here in Watsonville. Rev. will

assess dates when Jon is available (perhaps

in March). The CD Council Meeting will be

held in Watsonville on Wed., Jan. 17th.

The 2018 National Council meeting will be

held on Feb. 22-25, 2018 in Sacramento.

Rev. Shinseki, B. Shingai and B.

Wurtenberg will be attending.

UDON FEED will be held on Sat., Feb. 3,

2018 from 4pm to 7pm. Nancy Kuratomi &

Alice Tanimoto are in charge of this event.

Please come out and help. Board members

are asked to bring baked goods by 3 pm the

day of the Udon Feed. New Year’s Potluck:

On behalf of the Board, B. Shingai thanked

Perry & Kim Yoshida for coordinating this

year’s Potluck. It was a fun-filled day with

good food and bingo. Sadao Matsunami

gave a presentation speech in honor of Itaru

Nitao, who received the temple recognition

plaque for his unselfish efforts and Dana to

the temple over many years.

Old Business Temple Computer upgrades/Internet project: Office moves are in process; computer upgrades/internet project will follow. Apartment Update- Ryoko Kozuki reported that Apartment #9 renovations are just about done. She made the motion that renovations begin on Apartment#8 (this unit has not been updated since the mid-1960’s) when Mrs. Yoshii moved

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into the apartments when they were originally

opened. Temple Events: Movie Nite-“Like

Father Like Son” will be in Watsonville on

Friday, March 2nd. we will have two

showings: a matinee at 3pm and evening

showing at 7pm. Perry Yoshida is

finalizing the purchase of the movie

projector. which YBA has agreed to

purchase for the Temple.

. Administrative Assistant update: Recruitment still in process. As of Jan. 2018, office will be staffed Tues/Wed/Thurs from 9:30 am to 12:00N. An integrated database software is being evaluated (e.g. Quickbooks) for the office. Any applicant referrals will be appreciated.

Parsonage rental: Follow-up with the

prospective tenant took place. Prospective

tenant has an indoor cat. The consensus of

the Board was no pets in the parsonage.

Discussion took place regarding property management options.

Organizational Reports

Religious Events: ABA Memorial Service

& Luncheon: Sun., Jan. 21 @ 10am.

Tri-Temple Event: Public Lecture on Sat.,

Jan. 27 and Hoonko Service on Sun., Jan. 28

in Watsonville

Guest Speaker: Rev. Nariaki Hayashi from

Fairfax, Virginia. Sign-ups for Sat. No Host

Dinner with Rev. Hayashi (1/27) @ 5pm

ABA – Sadao Matsunami-ABA participated

at New Year’s Potluck. ABA will be

handling memorial service luncheon. Boy Scouts – Perry Yoshida read report from Chris Garcia, Scoutmaster: With winter break, the troop has gone into partial hibernation. We

registered for the new year (2018) 8 boys. Next scheduled outing is to head to the Indians Area behind Ft. Hunter Liggett and kike up Mt. Junipero Serra (1/13-1/14 or 1.20-1/21). In February, scouts are looking to camp in the Marin Headlands and visit the Marin Mammal Center. In March, scouts are looking to visit former scout Jeffrey Garcia at St. Mary’s college and go to Mt. Diablo. They have not picked a summer camp for this year. They are exploring options and looking at Camp Wente in Willits, CA. Fundraising - Perry Yoshida-“Amazon Smile” P. Yoshida is still trying to reestablish the link on the web site. (similar to the program previously with Raley Foods). Boy Scouts expressed interest in sponsoring Pancake Feed sometime in March (date to be determined)

Upcoming Sunday Services:

Sunday Service – Sun., Jan. 14 @ 10am

ABA Memorial Service/Shotsuki – Sun.,

Jan. 21 @ 10am; Luncheon to follow

Tri-Temple Public Lecture/Service (with

Luncheon) - Jan. 27-28, 2018 (Watsonville)

Sunday Service/Shotsuki – Sun., Feb. 4 @

10am

Sunday Nirvana Day Service/Youth Dharma

Program/Pet Memorial Service – Sun., Feb.

11 @ 10am

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ABA NEWS

2018 ABA dues: Please pay your

$5 dues to Jackie Yamashita,

treasurer or to Iwao Yamashita.

Dues can be dropped off at the

temple office.

ABA memorial service will be on

Sun., Jan. 21st at 10am with curry

rice luncheon to follow. ABA will

pay for the replacement of the front

Hondo doors.

Sat. Jan. 27th at 2pm: Guest

speaker Rev. Hayashi will provide

public lecture on how Jodo Shinshu

evolved. He will also be here for

Sun., Jan. 28th for Tri-Temple

Hoonko service at 10am.

Udon Feed: ABA will cut the

noodle garnish on Sat., Feb. 3rd at

2pm for the “All you can eat“ fund

raiser.

Sun., Feb. 11th: There will be a

Dharma Youth Program and Pet

Memorial service at 10am. Bring

your pet pictures.

Wed., April 18th is the start of the

2nd series of Buddhist study classes

Tues., March 15th: Meditation

classes will begin from 7:00 – 8:30

p.m.

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ABA News Continued:

ABA received thank you’s from

Rev. Shinseki and Jackie Yamashita

for end of the year monetary gifts

and thank you cards were also

received from the families of Fred

Oda and Miye Yamashita for the

orchid plants. ABA will not have a

monthly toban list anymore. Instead,

we will call on all who can help

TEMPLE DUES

These generous members donated

more than their Temple dues:

Hamada, Dennis Hashimoto, Mas & Marcia Hayashida, Louie Ikegami, Dennis & Susan Inokuchi, T.J. Iwami, Nancy Kaita, Emiko Kawasaki, Kiyo & Aileen Matano, Sus & Michiko Mine, Steve Misumi, Alice & Rodney Mito, Helen Morimune, Betty Nakashima, Doug Shingai, Bob & Barbara Shingai, Gary Shingai, Matsuye Tada, Mary Tanimoto, Ken Uyeda, Norman Uyematsu, Richard & Susan Wurtenberg, Bill & Gail Yagi, Chiyoko Yamamoto, Stuart Yamashita, Iwao Yamashita, Toshiko Yoshida, Lori

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BODHI DAY DONATIONS

Garcia, Bette

Morimune, Betty

Nabeta, C.Y.

Nagamine, Akira

Sakaguchi, Eiko

Sakimoto, Hiroko

Tsukiji, Howard

Yoshida, Mae

SHOTSUKI HOYO

DONATIONS

Kimura, Victor

Matsui, Isao

Sakae, Dean & Lisa

Wada, Ted

Yagi, Chiyoko

BWA gratefully acknowledges the following

donations:

Carolyn Misumi – In Memory of Mitori Misumi

M. Yamashita Family – In Memory of Miye Yamashita

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SPECIAL DONATIONS

Watsonville Buddhist Temple gratefully appreciates your

generous support:

BWA – Year End donation Etow, Lilliam – In memory of Shig Etow Garcia, Bette – In memory of Jitsubo & Nobuko, Parents Hasebe-Hester, Lily – In Appreciation for donated toys/children materials Honda, June – New Year’s Donation Idemoto Family – In memory of Fujiye Idemoto, 1- yr memorial Idemoto, Kunio & Aggie – In memory of Fujiye Idemoto, 1- yr memorial Ikebana (Nitao, Hirahara, Akiyama, Nagamine) – Year end donation Ikebana (Tao Class) – Year End donation Mayekawa, Betty – Newsletter Mitokawa, Nobuko – In memory of George Mitokawa Murakami, Ron & Karen – In appreciation Nagamine, Osamu – In memory of Daisy Nagamine Sawada, Masako – Shusho-e Service Wada, Ted – for 7th year memorial for Barbara Wada Watsonville Taiko Yamashita Family – In memory of Miye Yamashita Yamashita, Iwao – New Year’s Donation Yamashita, Jean – New Year’s Donation

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The Temple office email is

[email protected]

Go to www.wbtemple.org

and check out what’s going

on!!

Temple Directories are

available to Temple

members. Please call 831-

724- 7860 or come by the

office.

2018 Temple Dues are for a

single - $270; couple or

family - $540; San Juan

Hollister Howakai – half the

single or couple rate + $10

per person. The extra $10

per person is for the cleaning

service we have come and

clean the Temple, since there

is no longer Membership

Toban for cleaning.

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Two Thousand Eighteen Welcome to the world of Two Thousand Eighteen,

With good wishes for your happiness and well-being. Make "The joy of living " your ultimate goal And leave negative thinking out in the cold.

"I will try to be a much better person,"

Is said to be this year's Number One resolution. If your daily grind is causing worry and stress,

Try practicing meditation or mindfulness.

In the days before dot com and dot gov, Our lives were filled with laughter and love. Now nothing is private and nothing is sacred,

But for our grandchildren's sake, let us end hatred.

There is one other issue that has me confused. Is the evening news real or is it fake news? We can't tell who's lying or telling the truth.

It is more painful than pulling a tooth.

Do you ever doubt that my words are true? Shucks! How in the world can I lie to you?

If you never believed in a marshmallow sky, Would you believe that cows can fly?

Yes, imagination is a wonderful thing;

It can paint a picture or turn Winter into Spring. Or fill your mind with beautiful thoughts

And not let the small stuff tie you up in knots.

Lately a lot has been said against Pot. Pot holes, pot stickers, pot luck and pot shot.

I can barely retain what little I've got, So if it's good for my brain, I say, "Why not!"

There is much to look forward to in 2018.

We will still have sunshine and the freedom to dream. To end all talks about The Bomb,

Remember, "The Power Is In The Calm."

janice tao

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